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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.70 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.70 and 111.52 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.70 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.70 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.70 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 28,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.62/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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